Product Category Manager
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Job Description
African abalone for the Asian market. The company currently has three farms and a processing facility
in the Overberg Region. We have a position available within our Commercial Department for a
dynamic and excellence-driven Product Category Manager based in Hermanus. The position reports
to the Chief Commercial Officer.
JOB PURPOSE:
To oversee and optimize sales performance of the live abalone product category. Will be required to
analyse market trends consumer behaviour and competitor strategies to optimise sales and
profitability for live abalone sales. Build strong customer relations and implement new competitive
sales strategies and plans. Support the team in developing new markets / customers throughout the
companys full product range.
LOCATION: Processing Facility Hermanus.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
Market intelligence: Collect analyse and report.
Market development: Support CCO to expand into new geographic regions with existing products
targeting new customers / sales channels / market sectors.
Sales and Profitability: Analyzing sales data monitoring performance and identifying areas for
improvement to maximize revenue and profit.
Cross-functional collaboration: Working with and building strong relationships with finance farms
and other teams to implement strategies and achieve live category goals.
Relationship management: Build and maintain strong relationship with service providers and
customers providing excellent customer service.
Live Abalone Sales: Support planning execution and administration pertaining to product category
sales incl. forecasting order generation product allocation logistics shipments.
Financial Management: Annual budgeting invoicing and commission calculations optimization of
freight and transportation costs forecasting and month-end reporting.
Reporting Analysis and Audits: Weekly and monthly sales performance reports sales analysis
internal and external audit support monthly and quarterly sales target reports to customers.
Staff management: Ensure excellent performance of all team members.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & COMPETENCIES:
Minimum qualification - Bachelors degree in business marketing and/or related field.
Experience in the field of sales and customer relationships is essential.
Excellent written and oral communication skills with fluency in English and ability to write reports.
Proficiency in all modules of MS Office Suite.
Focussed on accuracy and quality.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
Willingness to work and operate in a 24/7 working environment within a structured framework
operationally driven.
Flexibility to adapt to changing market dynamics and business priorities.
Drivers license and own reliable transport. Ability and willingness to travel abroad.
Customer service attitude and professional appearance.
Contactable references.
A market related remuneration package is offered and the company supports the Employment
Equity legislation.
Closing date: 30 June 2025
Commencement: As soon as possible
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
